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Approximately 46,000 Union prisoners were held here including hundreds of West Virginians. All suffered and thousands died from disease, exposure, starvation and dehydration. During an August 1864 heavy thunderstorm, a spring appeared on the surface near the line of stockade, relieving the agonizing thirst of prisoners. The spring was named "Providence Spring".

1. Providence Spring, Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Ga.

IDNO:
040158
Title:
Providence Spring, Andersonville Prison, Andersonville, Ga.
Date:
1937
Description:
Approximately 46,000 Union prisoners were held here including hundreds of West Virginians. All suffered and thousands died from disease, exposure, starvation and dehydration. During an August 1864 heavy thunderstorm, a spring appeared on the surface near the line of stockade, relieving the agonizing thirst of prisoners. The spring was named "Providence Spring".